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guarantee noun 1 a a formal agreement, usually in writing, that a product, service, etc will conform to specified standards for a particular period of time; b a document that records this kind of agreement. 2 an assurance that something will have a specified outcome, condition, etc • no guarantee that there wouldn't be more pay cuts. 3 law an agreement, usually backed up by some kind of collateral, under which one person, the guarantor, becomes liable for the debt or default of another. 4 someone who agrees to give a guarantee. verb (guaranteed, guaranteeing) 1 to provide (eg a product, service, etc) with a guarantee. 2 to ensure something • Their reputation guarantees their success. 3 to assure or promise • I guarantee the script will be finished tomorrow. 4 to act as a guarantor for something. guaranteed adj. See also warranty.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c.